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  • What to Do if Cardiac Arrest Happens

    What to Do if Cardiac Arrest Happens


    September 23, 2004

    The collapse of a friend or relative can signal sudden cardiac arrest. Helping them means keeping a cool head. Here are some tips from various sources that may help save a life.

    - Gently shake the victim and shout "Are you OK?" If the person answers, do not begin CPR.

    - If the person is unresponsive or shows signs of a heart attack, call 911.

    - If a defibrillator is nearby, follow its instructions.

    - Otherwise, start CPR. First open an airway. Give two slow, full rescue breaths - about two seconds each. Watch to see if chest rises with each breath.

    - Check for breathing, coughing or responsiveness to gentle shaking.

    - If there is no indication of breathing, begin chest compressions.

    - After 15 compressions, give two more rescue breaths.

    - Repeat three times, for a total of 60 compressions.

    - Check for breathing, coughing or other signs of circulation.

    - Repeat compression and breathing cycle until ambulance arrival or signs of restored circulation.

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    On the Net:

    American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org/cpr

    American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/

    Food and Drug Administration: http://www.fda.gov/


    Last updated: 23-Sep-04

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